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Michael Flatley wins case in Belfast court over new Lord of the Dance shows: ‘We are going to lift the roof’ Belfast

Michael Flatley wins case in Belfast court over new Lord of the Dance shows: ‘We are going to lift the roof’

A ban on Lord of the Dance creator Michael Flatley having any involvement with forthcoming shows is to be lifted, a High Court judge in Belfast ruled today. Mr Justice Simpson freed the star from the temporary injunction obtained by an entertainment firm due to the risk he could ultimately…
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January 29, 2026
Belfast XR Festival launches 200,000 GBP fund to support emerging XR developers Belfast

Belfast XR Festival launches 200,000 GBP fund to support emerging XR developers

Chris Kerr , Senior Editor, News , GameDeveloper.com January 21, 2026 2 Min Read Image via Belfast XR Festival Belfast XR Festival has launched a new £200,000 ($270,000) creative development fund to address what organizers describe as a "critical gap" in the UK's immersive media ecosystem.  The UK-wide program has…
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January 21, 2026
New £200K fund launched to support UK-wide XR development in TV, film, and games Belfast

New £200K fund launched to support UK-wide XR development in TV, film, and games

All travel/accommodation costs are covered, along with an accessibility stipend for "childcare or additional access needs" Image credit: Amplify XR Labs Belfast XR Festival has launched a new creative development fund of £200,000 to "address a critical gap in the UK's immersive media ecosystem." In a press statement, Amplify:XR Labs…
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January 19, 2026
Next Wave #1165: Dark Tropics Belfast

Next Wave #1165: Dark Tropics

Belfast duo refine atmospheric heartbreak into something dangerously addictive… When Rio McGuinness cries in the studio, she knows they’re onto something. “If it’s not getting me like that, it’s not going to get anyone else like that,” she explains of Dark Tropics’ emotionally brutal creative process. It’s a philosophy that’s…
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January 9, 2026
UK gov offices fly Palestinian flags as citizens fight back with Union Jacks Belfast

UK gov offices fly Palestinian flags as citizens fight back with Union Jacks

A dispute over which flags should be flown on public buildings is drawing renewed attention across the United Kingdom, as councils, politicians, and advocacy groups clash over national symbols, immigration, and public space. The issue accelerated following decisions by several local councils to raise the Palestinian flag on government buildings…
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December 29, 2025